CR

Miconia ancistrophora

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Miconia ancistrophora faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' restricted distribution makes it exceptionally vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in montane and submontane forest environments. It occurs in humid, shaded conditions within the forest interior, requiring the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia ancistrophora classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia ancistrophora is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Miconia ancistrophora faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' restricted distribution makes it exceptionally vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.
Where does Miconia ancistrophora live?
Miconia ancistrophora occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia ancistrophora?
The main threats to Miconia ancistrophora are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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